Specialized Epic Hardtail 2022 Mountain Bike

About the Epic Hardtail

Working towards the lightest bike possible has long been the race within the race, but at what cost? The battle of the grams certainly hasn’t been without its casualties, with hardtail XC race bikes coming to stand for a harsh, twitchy ride at the expense of capability and versatility.

Sure, we optimized every inch of the Epic Hardtail frame to achieve the lightest production hardtail frame in the world anyway, but we also prioritized our commitment to creating an Epic Hardtail that’s as capable as it is comfortable with aggressive singletrack-inspired geometry, increased tire clearance and a frame obsessively engineered for increased vertical compliance, all while creating a bike that lives and breathes the fundamentals of fast.

Key Features:

• Ridiculously capable, incredibly light, and refreshingly comfortable, the Epic Hardtail’s dropper-post friendly FACT 11m carbon frame rewrites the hardtail playbook with game-changing success.


• Don't judge this Judy without being prepared to come away impressed. RockShox's capable Motion Control Damper and Solo Air spring combine for composed, predictable travel and effortless setup and adjustment.


• SRAM's Level T hydraulic disc brakes pack a punch, offering serious bite and backing it up with a refined, intuitive feel to make for a package that squeezes heavyweight performance out of a scale-friendly setup.

Specifications

Frameset

• Frame: Specialized FACT


• Fork: RockShox Judy Gold

Wheels

• Rims: Specialized Alloy


• Hubs: Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle/12x148mm thru-axle


• Tyres: (F) Specialized Fast Trak, 29x2.35 (R) Specialized Renegade, 29x2.35

Drivetrain

• Pedals: Not included


• Front Derailleur: N/A


• Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed


• Shifters: SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed


• Chain: SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed w/ PowerLock


• Crankset: SRAM X1000 Eagle, DUB, 170/175mm 32T


• Rear Cogs: SRAM NX Eagle PG-1230, 12-speed, 11-50t

Components

• Handlebar: Specialized Alloy XC minirise, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mm


• Stem: 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree


• Brakes: SRAM Level T hydraulic disc, 2-Piston Caliper


• Brake Levers: SRAM Level T hydraulic


• Saddle: Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails


• Seatpost: Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm

Bike Sizing

Choosing the bike size depends on the type of bike, your height, your riding style, and your preference. A correct fitting bike will be more comfortable, more efficient and more fun to ride. This bike size guide gives our customers general advice on choosing the right size. It is a guide only and we always recommend visiting one of our stores or contacting one of our experts.

Product code: 707096